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Student Wall Planner and Study Guide

SET YOUR GOALS

GOALS INCLUDE

(i) Target to aim for

(ii) (1) Future Realistic Outcome

(iii) Outcome that can be measured reliably

(iv) (2) Outcomes expressed in positive terms

(v) Effort in preparation or strategies to achieve the stated outcomes.

GOALS

A Goal is a (3) future realistic target with a positive outcome, which can be reliably measured. It results from applied effort and sound preparation through challenging strategies.

Sport and Study

(4) Training

(4) long and hard,

(4) team work,

(4) skills and

(4) drills Study

long and hard, work with your teachers, parents and class matesSharpen your routine and skillsDaily routine key to success

Goal ChartGoals (5) are spoken about often at

school and in life. We all need them. Beginning with the end in mind is the key.

Goal Chart

(6) The focus must be on reaching the goal rather than the goal itself.

(7) Be realistic

Make sure you (8) plan the steps and changes you are going to make to get there.

Goal Chart

(9) When goals are set they should not just be in the form of one result or idea.Write STEPS you intend to takeWhat you WILL DOWho you will SPEAK TOChanges you will MAKEGet ORGANISED

Goal Chart Three key points to goal setting: 1 (10) Be positive and realistic with your

future goals 2 (11) Set Goals that can be measured

reliably 3 (12) Develop strategies on how your

goals are going to be achieved through effort and sound preparation

Sample Goal Page

Note the grades used on the sample student goal page: Subjects listed Grade stated 3 or 4 positive strategies the student is

going to do to help focus on achieving their goal

Each strategy is simple, direct and can be stated whether achieved or not

Goal Setting Table

(13) Ask my teacher to thoroughly check my essay drafts

(14) Check setting out

(15) Make more observation notes

(16) Make a list

(17) Date-lines and time-lines for test preparations

Goal Setting Table

(18) Work with classmates

(19) Make more effort to get involved in class

(20) Develop a card system

(21) Write down questions when problems arise

Your Goal Setting Chart

Complete the table subject Goal Chart suppliedHave your parents sign your subject Goal ChartHave your teacher review your subject Goal Chart and if they are happy with your attempt have them sign off your work